Those with holdings in the two main bank stocks have done very nicely since the Budget, with the shares roaring to new highs, largely due to the reduction in corporation tax and the signal that more is to come.

According to this week's outlook from Goodbody stockbrokers, there could be more to come, with the brokers believing that the two banks will continue to benefit from the buoyant economy.

Goodbody is forecasting an increase of some 19 per cent in the share price of both banks next year.